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14 January 2025 | 9 replies
Choosing an STR-friendly area can save you significant hassle and protect your investment in the long run.
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26 January 2025 | 14 replies
Even though I'm a big guy I bring a second person (my wife or friend) with me to talk to my tenants when I'm going to have a hard conversation.
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13 January 2025 | 10 replies
It is very user-friendly for you as the landlord, and my tenants have had no problems using it as well.
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20 January 2025 | 33 replies
The trend is your friend.
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11 January 2025 | 5 replies
I have friends that own property in Costa Rica.
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16 January 2025 | 8 replies
While I often “trade” properties, a friend of mine is a buy and hold guy.
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27 January 2025 | 17 replies
These software are often excellent platforms for tracking income and expenses for investors; being user-friendly.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
After those sources are RE agents, mortgage brokers, friends and family.
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9 January 2025 | 1 reply
Friends pointed it out to us How did you finance this deal?
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13 January 2025 | 18 replies
Of course it isn't going to work for everyone...then again, I also have many friends with degree's that cost them 6 digits that cannot get a job in their field!